Making the most of your money
We know many people are worried about rising interest rates and are unsure if they will be able to afford their energy bills with autumn on the way, so our money team has put together a list of suggestions for increasing your income and reducing your spending.
Remember, if you need additional support, our advisers are always here to help. We offer free advice and support and can help you to access:
- Warm homes advice, help with fuel debts and energy efficiency measures
- Benefits applications and entitlements
- Support to apply for Universal Credit
- Information about council tax support
- Budgeting & specialist debt advice
- Support with housing and homelessness issues
- Emergency funds for fuel, food, prescriptions and essential travel
- Local food banks and children’s clothes banks
- Support for carers
- Access to support for job seekers
Our advice is available to everyone and is always free, confidential and impartial. Contact us by phone, email, or drop into our office in Saffron Walden.
Or for quick and easy access to advice, visit our video access points in Great Dunmow, Stansted, Takeley and Thaxted. Simply touch the screen to talk to an adviser, just as you would in a face to face appointment.
To access over 150 local health, wellbeing and community groups go to www.uttlesfordfrontline.org.uk
